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Our blog discussing workplace safety opportunities in Nova Scotia and around the world.

Cindy Porter

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April 28 - Day of Mourning

On April 26, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

WCB's CEO Stuart MacLean's comments on Day of Mourning

Tagged With: Day of Mourning, injury prevention

WCB 2012 Annual Report

On April 19, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Moving towards a Nova Scotia that is safe and secure from workplace injury.

Tagged With: Partnership, Workplace Safety Strategy , Annual Report, Nova Scotia

Choose Healthy Easter Treats

On March 28, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Walk into any retail center in the days leading up to Easter and you would be forgiven if you thought it was open season on sugar and chocolate.

Tagged With: wellness, healthy Easter treats

Launching the Workplace Safety Strategy

On March 21, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

WCB's CEO Stuart MacLean's thoughts on the new Workplace Safety Strategy.

Tagged With: government, labour and advanced education, nova scotia, workplace safety

Tagged With: Farm Safety, Farms, Canadian Agricultural Safety Week

Stuart MacLean reflects on tragedy at sea

On February 21, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

WCB's CEO, Stuart MacLean responds to the Miss Ally tragedy.

Tagged With: cape sable island, fishing safety, injury prevention, miss ally, nova scotia fishermen, woods harbour, workplace safety

Let's Talk - 10 ways to create a mentally healthy workplace

On February 11, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Feb. 12th is Bell Canada's "Let's Talk" day to raise awareness and funding for Canadian mental health programs. Learn how you can participate and contribute.

Tagged With: let's talk, mental health in the workplace, workplace safety

WCB Employees give back to their community

On January 23, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

In 2012, employees of the WCB gave their time and money to many organizations in Nova Scotia.

Tagged With: community giving, diabetes foundation, feed nova scotia, iwk, make a wish, safety culture, threads of life, wcb employees, workplace safety

Injured workers have direct access to chiropractors for strains and sprains

On January 15, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

As of January 1, 2013, injured workers in Nova Scotia have more choices about where to seek assessment services for their soft-tissue injuries.

Tagged With: direct access, chiropractors

Working safely while Pregnant

On January 10, 2013 in General by Cindy Porter

Tips for women to work safely during pregnancy

Tagged With: preganancy, safety, workplace safety